Tashannah Hughes
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Accomplished Certified Dialysis Technician from Davitia, adept in hemodialysis procedures and maintaining dialysis machines, with a strong work ethic. Demonstrated success in improving patient safety and adherence to infection control standards. Excelled in patient education and teamwork, contributing to a 20% increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dialysis Technician
Davitia
12.2008 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Monitored patients throughout the dialysis process, quickly identifying and addressing any complications or concerns.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Tesst College of Technology
1000 Cromwell Bridge Rd08.2003
High School Diploma -
Lake Clifton Eastern High School
2808 Saint Lo Drive06.2002
Skills
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Vascular Access Management
- Critical thinking abilities
- Adaptable to change
- Patient Education
- Infection control protocols
- Phlebotomy
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Maintaining Dialysis Machines
- Patient safety awareness
- Dialysis treatment
- Measuring vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Blood sample collection
- Infection control standards
- HIPAA
- Emergency Response
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified Dialysis Technician
Davitia
12.2008 - Current
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Tesst College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Lake Clifton Eastern High School
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